19 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1922
Page
1
Advertises a fall and winter job for a good mulpaman to travel to farmers at their homes with a wage of 2.00 dollars per day plus bonus. Claims require experience and former occupation. Apply to R. B. Hamplton, Graphic Arts Building, Toronto.
A mix of community items from Acton and Georgetown features lodge activities, arbitration in Georgetown on waterworks compensation, National Fish Day discussions, and court updates. Notables include Rev Cassmere’s pulpit exchanges, Andrew Malozzi grand remittance, and Capt Kenney’s imperial service honors.
Acton Juniors defeated Milton Juniors in a hard fought park game. Key moments saw Alkens of Milton and Albbon of Acton delivering strong pitching while Nyehakers provided pressure. Acton triumphed 9 to 4, with White and Witte delivering late offense and solid defense from Jes ging catching Gibbons. Milton hosts Acton next Saturday for the second game of the series.
The notices report the deaths of Mev. Clearan A. MitachoH in Yurombe Alberta and Mrs. Archibald Hinclule in Erin Township. Mitchelis, aged eighty two, served as a Methodist minister in Georgetown and Toronto, with lifelong service in Canada. Hinclule, widow of Archibald Hinclule, aged seventy seven, left thirteen children, including Malcolm and Archibald, and descendants active in Acton, Erin, and nearby districts. Interment for Hinclule occurred at the Coninguby cemetery following services performed by Rev. Jobo Lindaay.
Ottawa’s Live Block Farm of the Department of Agriculture devises a grinding and marking system to show buyers the quality of products. A separate notice urges readers to print or write their names and addresses on return envelopes to avoid delays at the Dead Letter Office. A Walton and Wellington deanery conference in Guelph spurs local charity efforts for Northern Ontario relief, with a $100 council cheque and voluntary clothing and bedding drives organized by St Alban’s Auxiliary and the Methodist Church. Pickpockets charged in Milton, Elmira scholars discuss school elections, and other town notices report on local events and social aid.
Members of a farm boys club travel to Winnipeg as guests of the Provincial Department of Agriculture to study stock judging at Manitoba Agricultural College. The week includes tours of stock yards and theatre events and banquets shaping their agricultural education and city exposure.
Police court notes list Ontario Temperance Act violators in Georgetown, with three men pleading guilty to intoxication in public. One man paid 60 in fines and costs, another confessed to consuming alcohol to treat illness, and a third drew a suspended sentence after admitting debt intoxication. Additional cases include speeding, and a group of Georgetown Junior Baseball Club members charged with damaging cars, resulting in fines, damages, and suspended sentences.
Social and personal items from Toronto describe weekly travel, visits, engagements, and family happenings. Names include Harold Anderson, Hubertson, Maddock, Hartman, Maddork, Mumiey, Kay, Roeser, Fr. Whartean, Klope, McDonall, Gowland, and others. Events cover weekend absences, medical recoveries, engagements, weddings, illnesses, and a mourning notice with deceased infant James Albert Hollinger.
The writer argues that many small profits from numerous customers yield more value than a few large profits from a few. They claim the public seeks fair value, not excessive margins, based on long business experience and observed consumer behavior.
Erin Fair attracted about 7,000 attendees despite a wet first day and cold showery second day. The exhibition featured strong displays in vegetables fruit and culinary classes, a praised potato show, prize winners in horse classes, and a lively fringe program. Notable exhibitors included Worthes Walsh and Mickey Todd with others from Caledon Orangeville and Acton, while the Department of Game and Waterways offered an engaging display. Presidents James Millon and secretary Mohfillan lauded the fair’s success.
Campbellville farmer Bert Turner died after a fall from a tree while picking apples near Campbellville last Wednesday. The 37 year old husband of Mary Jane Congdon Turner left three children and was well known in the community. Funeral services set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock at Saint John’s Church in Campbellville with interment in the local cemetery.
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